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AI-focused Manufacturing USA institute notice of funding opportunity now open
A Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for a new artificial intelligence-focused Manufacturing USA institute is now available on Grants.gov. The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), which posted the NOFO on July 22, anticipates funding of up to $70 million over five years, subject to the availability of federal funds, according to their press release. Concept papers are due Sept. 30. Applicants with the best concepts will be invited to submit full proposals. The notice on Grants.gov lists additional deadlines and other important dates.
The new Manufacturing USA institute, according to the press release, will be expected to develop cost-effective, AI-based advanced manufacturing capabilities in collaboration with industry, academia and government. It is also expected to integrate expertise in AI, manufacturing and supply chain networks to promote manufacturing resilience.
This competition is open to accredited institutions of higher education, U.S.-based nonprofit and for-profit organizations with majority domestic ownership or control, and state, local, U.S. territorial, and Indian tribal governments.
NIST will host an informational webinar on July 25 and an in-person proposer's day tentatively scheduled for August 20 focused on this funding opportunity. More information on these events can be found here.
AI, manufacturing